Children's Yoga Teacher Training and Certification
January 11-13, 2008
July 11-13, 2008
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The cost is: $305.00 (this does not include books, housing or food)

Hours:
Friday, January 11, 2008
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
2:00 - 5:00 pm
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Saturday, January 12, 2008
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
2:00 - 5:15 pm
7:00 - 9:15 pm
Sunday, January 13, 2008
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
1:00 - 2:30 pm

This training is interactive and educational. In addition to incorporating fun in teaching children's yoga, we will also interweave the deeper spiritual side of yoga. Upon graduation, you will receive a certification from the Asheville Yoga Center. (Yoga Alliance hours available upon request).

Curriculum includes:
*what is yoga, what is children's yoga, what are the innumerable benefits of each?
*which learning theories might be appropriate for you
*the different learning styles for children, taking into consideration: age groups from pre-school to teens; and male vs. female
*how to teach different age groups: 2-5, 6-9, 10-12, and teens
*how to create themes, games, partner yoga, interesting stories
*appropriate breathing, relaxation, chanting, meditations and visualizations for children
*how to lesson plan, sequence classes, and improvise
*adapting to different teaching environments from public schools, churches, rec. centers, etc...
*many opportunities for group teaching and peer review
*developing different behavior management techniques that support a loving, non-competitive environment and encourage self-respect and freedom of expression
*how to prepare for class and tons of ideas for incorporating art, music, books, props, singing, storytelling, and spiritual inspiration in children's yoga classes
*and more...

Requirements for application:

We strongly recommend you have some teaching experience, as this is an short training intensive, focusing on teaching children's yoga. We are assuming you have some familiarity with yoga asanas, pranayama, and philosophy. Open to yoga teachers, school teachers with yoga experience, or serious yoga students.

Required reading:

• Fly Like a Butterfly : Yoga for Children by Shakta Kaur Khalsa
• Yoga for Children : A complete illustrated guide to yoga by Swati Chanchani and Rajiv Chanchani
• The Yoga Handbook by Stephanie Keach
• The Peace Book, by Todd Parr

you can purchase books here.

The Presenter:

The teacher training will be taught by Jane Anne Tager.

Jane Ann Tager, a yoga instructor for over 7 years and mother of three, loves working with kids. In her weekly classes with kids, while introducing the children to stretches, yoga posses and breathing practices, she incorporates story telling, songs and other fun activities with yoga moves.

Location:

Our training will NOT be located at Asheville Yoga Center. Instead, we will hold our training at Asheville School of Massage and Yoga, right in the middle of downtown Asheville, walking distance to many great shops and restaurants:

Asheville School of Massage and Yoga, 77 Walnut Street, Asheville, NC 28801 www.ashevillemassageschool.org

Directions from Downtown Asheville:

Heading on 240W: Take the HAYWOOD ST. exit- Exit 4C- toward MONTFORD AVE.
At the light, Turn LEFT onto HAYWOOD ST.
Shortly after you pass the CIVIC CENTER and Library, Turn LEFT onto WALNUT ST.
Look for the CASTANEA COURTYARD on the LEFT by Zambra’s Restaurant.
We are #77, the double green doors.
Park in the Rankin Street public parking garage down the street on the right.
(DO NOT park in the lot in front of the school. You will be towed.)

Heading on 240E: Take the HAYWOOD ST. exit- Exit 4C- toward MONTFORD AVE.
At the light, Turn LEFT onto MONTFORD AVE.
At the next light, turn LEFT onto HAYWOOD ST.
Shortly after you pass the CIVIC CENTER and Library, Turn LEFT onto WALNUT ST.
Look for the CASTANEA COURTYARD on the LEFT by Zambra’s Restaurant.
We are #77, the double green doors.
Park in the Rankin Street public parking garage down the street on the right.
(DO NOT park in the lot in front of the school. You will be towed.)

Cancellation Policy:

$75 is non refundable and non transferable.

The cost is:
$305.00 full tuition
Apply now,  Purchase your books now.

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